Category Human Rights

A First Amendment Challenge to Civil Rights

A First Amendment Supreme Court case could open the door for businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ customers and potentially others. It would be like hanging a sign in a business door window saying, “Heterosexuals (Straights) Only.” 303 Creative vs. Elanus…

The Importance of Rights in a Democracy

In a democracy, we have rights and liberties simply because we exist. We have the right to participate in society and be a part of the democratic process. However, when we make these rights conditional, we risk losing them. If…

Caring About People Not Connected To You

All the horrible legislation sweeping the United States by republican politicians and their white evangelical christian nationalist backers is somewhat new. It’s manufactured. It’s created on purpose. It’s not a distraction. They are mechanisms. These are the gears of a…

More Than Ever…Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed annually on the 10th of December. What is Human Rights Day? It is the anniversary of an amazing time in 1948 when all the world’s countries came together and agreed on the Universal Declaration of…